Overview
- Moritz Wagner returned from a 2024 ACL tear on January 11, logged about 10 minutes with 8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in a 128–118 win, then flew with Orlando to Berlin.
- Franz Wagner has been sidelined since early December with a left ankle sprain, participated in practice in Berlin, and says he hopes to play depending on how his foot responds.
- Head coach Jamahl Mosley stressed a long-term approach to player health, and BILD reported team leadership cautioned against overusing Franz during the trip.
- Moritz noted the quick eastbound travel and a packed pregame program make recovery challenging, emphasizing that regeneration must remain the priority.
- Thursday’s Magic–Grizzlies game at Berlin’s Uber Arena marks the NBA’s first regular-season contest in Germany and will air on Prime Video.